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regardful

[ ri-gahrd-fuhl ]
/ rɪˈgɑrd fəl /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR regardful

adjective

observant; attentive; heedful (often followed by of): a man regardful of the feelings of others.
showing or feeling regard or esteem; respectful.

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Origin of regardful

First recorded in 1580–90; regard + -ful

OTHER WORDS FROM regardful

re·gard·ful·ly, adverbre·gard·ful·ness, nounun·re·gard·ful, adjective

Words nearby regardful

regality, regal moth, Regan, regard, regardant, regardful, regarding, regardless, regatta, regd., regelate
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Words related to regardful

aware, careful, considerate, deferential, dutiful, heedful, mindful, observing, respectful, thoughtful, watchful, duteous, advertent

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British Dictionary definitions for regardful

regardful
/ (rɪˈɡɑːdfʊl) /

adjective

(often foll by of) showing regard (for); heedful (of)
showing regard, respect, or consideration

Derived forms of regardful

regardfully, adverbregardfulness, noun
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